n sales lineup as production ends Ford confirms launch of Chinese-built Territory SUV in Brazil, Argentina in 2020 Ford confirms 2022 arrival of Maverick, new generation of Ranger in South America Ford releases first images, video of next-gen Ranger pickup VW announces the new Amarok II to be a premium pickup Ford plant in Pacheco, Argentina exporting Ranger trucks to more countries Ford Argentina exports Rangers to 3 new Central American, ...

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ibution (EBD) function. On April 9, the Wuling brand of SAIC GM released sketches and profiles of its first SUV with the global silver badge. The vehicle is a SUV developed by Wuling for the global market. This means that Wuling’s products with the global silver badge will continue to target the premium passenger vehicle segment. On April 19, the Wuling brand of SAIC GM exhibited its first new energy convertible Hong Guang MINIEV CABRIO and fi...

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C releases the new crossover SUV JS6 VW and Jianghuai Automobile sign memorandum of understanding for EV production Jianghuai Automobile holds groundbreaking ceremony for new energy vehicle production plant in Hefei Jianghuai Automobile introduces Refine A60 mid-size premium sedan JAC Motors announces Ruifeng S2 Mini small SUV Jianghuai Automobile launches Refine S2mini small SUV Merger Company name change Chinese ...

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n Celaya, Mexico by beginning of November Honda officially resumes operations at plant in Celaya, Mexico Honda production in U.S. increased 2.7% in 2018 Honda produces one million CVT transmissions in Celaya, Mexico On November 14, Acura unveiled its all-new first-ever Acura ADX premium compact SUV targeted to young buyers with active lifestyles. The new ADX is being built in Celaya, Mexico and will begin arriving at U.S. deal...

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ent system and the state-of-the-art Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) system as standard. To improve safety, it has the Safety Alert Seat to warn the driver by vibrating the seat when it senses danger. Shanghai GM aims to increase Cadillac sales to more than 100,000 units by 2015 and its share of the premium car segment to 10% by 2020. For the next five years, it will add at least one model made in China a year, to complete luxury car lineup made u...

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C General Institute for Innovative R&D works with Rising Auto to build R&D centers for design and intelligent driving R Auto exhibits R7 and MARVEL R at Auto Guangzhou 2021 SAIC Motor to set up new company to run its R brand SAIC-backed IM Motors begins finalizing orders for IM L7 Pro pure electric premium sedan SAIC-backed IM Motors launches all-new IM L7 pure electric premium sedan SAIC Motor starts stress test for production resumption The re...

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n 30%. In 2025, SAIC Motor aims to sell more than 300,000 vehicles in the European markets, in which new energy vehicles (NEVs) will account for 70% to 80% of its sales. At that point, the automaker also plans to form a complete NEV lineup in Europe that ranges from entry-level models to medium and premium models. SAIC Motor will begin to earn profits in Europe and other key overseas markets during the 5-year period. SAIC Motor’s overseas sales...

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buts new ARCFOX brand Beijing New Energy Vehicle expands overseas research facilities Beijing New Energy launches EH300 Daimler and BAIC signed a framework agreement Daimler becomes shareholder of Beijing Electric Vehicle Co., Ltd. (BJEV), a BAIC Group subsidiary Magna to jointly engineer and build premium electric vehicles for customers in China CATL, BJEV, and Pride-Power sign a five-year power battery cooperation agreement BJEV releases ARCF...

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y, battery technologies, electric drive technologies, the in-house developed full-stack Chery-OS, Lion 6.0 intelligent cabin technology, intelligent driving technologies, and the Galaxy ecology. Chery also launched iCAR, its first new energy electric sub-brand. In terms of products, Exceed, a Chery premium sub-brand, released the Sterra new energy product lineup, which will cover midsize to mid-to-large-size vehicles; vehicle body forms such as s...

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be released in late 2014: replacements for Espace, Scenic and Laguna. The first Subaru XV officially rolled off the production line at a Kuala Lumpur assembly plant in December 2012. The Malaysian assembling plant is expected to annually produce 5,000 units of the Subaru XV 2.0i and Subaru XV 2.0i-Premium. 65 percent of its output is to be exported for Indonesia and Thailand. Mitsubishi Motors announced on October 1 that its ASX (RVR in Japan) c...

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wcase its contract manufacturing expertise as well as its drivable FCREEV (Fuel-Cell Range-Extended Electric Vehicle) concept vehicle at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show. The Magna Steyr assembly line in Graz, Austria, has started production of the new BMW 5 Series in spring 2017, while the Jaguar I-Pace premium SUV/crossover vehicle with a fully electric drive will follow in early 2018. Magna also contract manufactures the iconic Mercedes-Benz G-Class...

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Renault announced that Renault Arkana is the first vehicle to embody the recently announced New Wave strategy. Renault Arkana is a hybrid vehicle, in terms of style, purpose, and engine. Renault is the first mass-market manufacturer to include a sports SUV in its range, a line hitherto reserved for premium brands. Renault Arkana comes with 145 HP E-TECH Hybrid technology and can be fitted with the 12 volt micro-hybrid version of the powerful TCE ...

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e aftermath of the Great East Japan Earthquake, Nissan said it will be possible to continue normal production of Nissan brand models by the end of April since parts for 600 new cars had arrived from Nissan on March 28. Nissan has transferred production of the large displacement VQ series engine for premium cars like the "Teana" to a plant of its subsidiary in North America to maintain supply to Asia, including Taiwan. Operating revenue of Yulon N...

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e aftermath of the Great East Japan Earthquake, Nissan said it will be possible to continue normal production of Nissan brand models by the end of April since parts for 600 new cars had arrived from Nissan on March 28. Nissan has transferred production of the large displacement VQ series engine for premium cars like the "Teana" to a plant of its subsidiary in North America to maintain supply to Asia, including Taiwan. Sanyi plant will resume afte...

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ssembly speed for H6, M6, JOLION, and DARGO will increase significantly.  Individual units and assemblies of HAVAL DARGO are supplied to the multi-brand plant ADM Jizzakh from Great Wall Motor (GWM). Assembled at the ADM Jizzakh plant, the new HAVAL DARGO is available in two trim levels: ELITE and PREMIUM. It has a 4-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine, mated to a 7-speed robotic gearbox and 4WD all-wheel drive transmission.  On July 8, ADM J...

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lopment in areas such as intelligent chassis and intelligent human-machine interaction. The automaker will take the lead in employing the latest Qiankun intelligent automotive solutions from Huawei to develop world-class new flagship models, with the first to be launched and delivered in Q1 2025. A premium customized 4-seater edition co-developed with a German vehicle customization brand for the Trumpchi E9 MPV became available for pre-order. Als...

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ew 2015 Chrysler 200. With the Avenger now discontinued, the 200’s ambition is to total 2013 sales of both models (93,842 Avengers and 122,480 200s), that is 216,322 units or more. MSRP of new 200 are as follows: LX base trim USD 21,700, Limited volume trim USD 23,255, S sporty trim USD 24,495, C premium trim USD 25,995. Chrysler announced on June 24 that it is offering fuel-saving Engine Stop-Start (ESS) technology as standard equipment on cer...

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mark the first CKD Audi in Malaysia and Southeast Asia. A new production line for the Q7 is being prepared at the Pekan, Pahang plant, and this large SUV will be officially launched in Malaysia in May. On April 24, Audi officially began production of the Q7 SUV in Malaysia, marking it as the first premium luxury Audi model to be assembled in Southeast Asia. This 7-seater mild hybrid (MHEV) is also the first Audi vehicle produced at the Volkswage...

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launch mass production of a next-generation hydrogen fuel cell vehicle (FCV) with an annual production capacity of 1,000 units. Kia is working alongside 300 partner companies to develop technologies for the next-generation FCV. Kia Motors announced on January 6, 2016 that it will exhibit the KCD-12 premium large SUV concept at the Detroit Motor Show. Kia's design studio in the U.S. designed the KCD-12 concept. It suggests styling of a possible fu...

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announced on September 2 that the redesigned 2015 Camry will go on sale in late September. The 2015 Camry has been remade by changing nearly 2000 parts. Only the roof remains unchanged, and it caps off the boldest Camry body ever. The redesigned interior looks and feels much more upscale, featuring premium, soft-touch materials throughout. The Camry LE is priced at USD 22,970. Considering the equipments, the Camry pricing is virtually unchanged f...

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